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A new record...

GB duo win quad double bronze

It's a scorcher out in Rio, and the British pair of Andy Lapthorne and Jamie Burdekin have just come through the longest ever wheelchair tennis match in Paralympic history to win bronze in the quad doubles.

After four hours and 25 minutes on court, they're a bit tired...

"I played a long one last night so I know how to make it hard for myself," Lapthone told Channel 4.

"We've had unreal support from people. I've been telling everyone I'm ready for this. Anyone who didn't think we had the stamina has been proved wrong."

Burdekin, holding back the tears, added: "He dragged me through hell out there. I'm taking a medal home to my kids, I can't believe it."

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Steph vs Steph

We've had two Ellies competing earlier tonight and now it's time for two Stephs to duel in the pool.

And both Steph Millward and Steph Slater have similar swimming backgrounds.

Millward, born in Saudi Arabia, was the British record holder in the 100m backstroke at 15 and was hoping to qualify for the Sydney 2000 Olympics before she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 17.

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Slater was also tipped to be in the Rio Olympics before she had a stroke at Team GB's training centre in Swansea, leaving her with long lasting nerve damage.

They now line up against each other at the Paralympics in Rio, hoping to fulfill the ambitions they had as able-bodied swimmers.

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Showing off their silvers

Chris Slegg

BBC London sports journalist in Rio

Archery silver medalists John Stubbs and Jodie Grinham popped in to British House here in Rio to do a round of media interviews. They're delighted at having made the podium together in the mixed team compound yesterday. It could get even better for both. John - who won gold in Beijing eight years ago - shoots in the individual event on Wednesday with Paralympic debutant Grinham doing likewise on Friday.